Obesity crisis deepens, weight-loss drug subsidy debate reignited
With 4 in 5 older Australians overweight, experts debate PBS subsidies for drugs like Ozempic. Could wider access solve the crisis? Read the latest analysis.
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Weight-loss drug user's plea for PBS reform as Wegovy listing nears
A Central Coast woman shares her transformative journey on GLP-1 drugs, losing three dress sizes and halting debilitating migraines, as experts call for exercise mandates and PBS access expands.
Ozempic warning: Exercise or risk muscle loss, experts say
Fresh research warns weight loss drug users must include regular weight-bearing exercise to prevent serious muscle and bone deterioration. Experts urge action as PBS listing looms.
Hidden muscle risk in rapid weight loss from injections
A NSW woman's rapid 10kg weight loss using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic highlights a hidden danger: muscle loss. New research warns exercise is not optional. Read her story.
West Perth police pursuit ends in crash, drugs found
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
Push to Add Weight-Loss Drugs to PBS Subsidy Scheme
Health Minister Mark Butler confirms a push to list drugs like Wegovy on the PBS, potentially saving thousands for Australians with obesity. Read the latest.
Weight Loss Drug Study Shows Rapid Regain After Stopping
New research reveals most weight lost using popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic is regained within two years of stopping treatment. Learn the long-term implications.
Cancer Drug Delayed by PBS Bureaucracy, Family Pleads
A Townsville family's desperate fight for a lifesaving cancer drug is stalled by PBS bureaucracy. Their plea highlights systemic delays affecting patients across Australia. Read their story.
New weight-loss drugs bring hope amid Hunter obesity record
Record obesity rates in the Hunter region meet new hope with GLP-1 drugs. Expert Clare Collins predicts price drops and shares vital diet tips for 2026. Read more.
PBS Medicine Prices Slashed for Australians in 2025
Millions of Australians will save on prescription costs as PBS co-payments drop to $31.60 from New Year's Day. Find out how the federal government's policy affects you.
Police seize guns and drugs in Nollamara house raid
WA Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs from a Nollamara property as part of a targeted operation to combat crime in Perth's northern suburbs. Read the full details.
Mia O'Brien freed from Dubai life sentence, home for Christmas
Mia O'Brien, the UK student sentenced to life in a Dubai prison on drug charges, has been shockingly released and is now home. Discover the details of her case and the UAE's strict drug laws.
Man sentenced for supplying drugs in Townsville prison
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Man on weapons, drugs charges after e-scooter stop
A 30-year-old Ingham man has faced court on multiple charges including possessing dangerous drugs and weapons after a police stop. Read the full details of the case.
Mum's fight for Crohn's biologics access for sons
A Kambah mother fights for PBS reform so her sons with Crohn's can access biologics, a first-line treatment in other OECD nations, instead of 18 tablets daily. #Health #Crohns #Australia
Townsville man sentenced for drug possession
Jaron John Bradley Vickers has been sentenced in the Townsville Supreme Court for possessing dangerous drugs. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Accused Geelong drug trafficker denied bail in court
Mycal John Reiss, accused of trafficking commercial quantities of drugs in Geelong, has been refused bail. The court heard details of the alleged operation. Read the latest.
Mayne Pharma Shares Crash on Government PBS Decision
Mayne Pharma's stock plummeted 20% after the government removed key products from the PBS. Discover the full impact on investors and the pharmaceutical sector.
Teen accused in WA cocaine plot seeks bail
Seth Spiteri, 19, battles for bail after being charged over alleged 525kg cocaine import operation off Lancelin coast. His mother offers $50,000 surety.
Man accused of cocaine trafficking near Canberra school
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
Oncologists Fight for Cancer System Changes
Leading Australian cancer specialists reveal systemic failures in treatment access and demand urgent government action to save lives.
Ozempic tested for alcohol addiction treatment in Australia
Groundbreaking international trial testing if weight loss medications can treat alcohol addiction and liver disease. Australian researchers report promising early results.
Bikie's birthday court appearance on drugs, weapons charges
Mongols bikie Dayne Brajkovich spent his 46th birthday in Perth Magistrates Court facing drugs and weapons charges. The case was adjourned until November 17. Read the latest developments.
Canberra Prison Drug Use Driven by Boredom: Report
A groundbreaking report exposes how extreme boredom in Canberra's jail is driving inmates toward drug use, with lockdowns creating a perfect storm for substance abuse behind bars.
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